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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare commentaries or activities for presentation to customers.
  2. Present commentaries or activities to customers.
  3. Interact with customers.

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role, and:

prepare and present at least three tour commentaries or activities to different groups of customers, which relate to one of the following subject areas:

arts

built environments

history and heritage

industrial operations

natural environment:

flora

fauna

landscape

social environment

sport or recreation

use interpretive and presentation techniques to present commentaries or activities in a manner that:

is engaging, entertaining and informative

demonstrates knowledge of relevant subject matter

complete above activities within commercial duration and timeframes that reflect local industry product and practice.


Knowledge Evidence

Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:

techniques for structuring commentaries and activities

subject matter being presented, which will vary according to context, specified in the performance evidence

role and use of the following presentation and interpretive techniques:

body language

games and activities

humour

positioning

role play

sensory awareness exercises

storytelling

visual aids and props

voice techniques

characteristics of customers that can affect their needs in relation to tour activities:

age

cultural background

educational level

geographic origin

physical factors impacting participation:

hearing impairment

problems with mobility

visual impairment

special interests and requested coverage

appropriate organisational contingency plans to address:

changed access arrangements

customer health, accident or behavioural issues

equipment or system failure

natural environment issues.